Supervisor in Training, Distribution (3pm-11:30pm)

ABB Optical Group•Hebron, KY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor in Training, Distribution, under the guidance of the Distribution Manager, will support the operations of a high-volume outbound Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business small parcel environment. The position will assist with the supervision of day-to-day operations in one of the segments from inbound to outbound and liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Through your work, you will continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the Distribution Center provides to our customers.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Leadership experience leading a team directly or indirectly
Ability to manage people and performance metrics
Ability to plan, adapt, and use different organizational skills to manage time effectively
Intermediate communication and leadership skills
Intermediate skills with general PC usage and MS Office applications
Willing to work flexible schedules/shifts (6pm-2:30am) and commit the time required to get the job done

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in a related Business field highly preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
High performance standards, high integrity, and is persistently curious – with an unflappable and friendly personality
Warehouse Management System software
Ability to perform analytical work and motivate others in a deadline-driven environment
Self-motivated individual who takes initiative and has accountability for their work each and every day
Challenges the status quo and thrives under pressure, bring solutions instead of problems, and removes barriers to better achieve success
Ability to seamlessly shift gears in a growth-oriented environment
Intermediate organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Desire to continue learning and developing
Team player, with the willingness to do whatever it takes to guarantee the departments success

Responsibilities

Supervise distribution operations for a given work shift and functional area(s), ensuring all work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures to accomplish warehouse and organization goals
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of distribution associates in a specified department within a very fast-paced and high-volume environment. Develop their full potential, ensuring your team meets performance objectives in order to fulfill and exceed our customers’ expectations
Carry out supervisory responsibilities for all HR related activities for the team to include but not limited to, assist in recruitment, promotion, retention and termination activities under the direction of the Distribution Manager
Monitor and manage all aspects of team member performance to include training, coaching, development, and administering write-ups/counseling
Oversee daily activities of team leads and ensure a cross-trained workforce is available that utilizes proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function to include conducting the training of new hires
Complete Safety, Waste, and/or Gemba Walks multiple times per shift; be a highly visible leader that is connected with the associates and fosters a high level of engagement
Study, standardize, and continuously improve procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy of team members in an effort to, reduce costs and drive departmental productivity
Generate unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain and grow our business
Assist interdepartmental teams in continuously improving and standardizing the flow as well as coordinate and prioritize special requests, ensuring that customer needs are met
Be involved with Lean Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement Projects
Document and maintain warehouse procedures as they relate to the Inbound/Outbound/ Inventory functions
Ensure all procedures are followed for building security and loss prevention
Communicate policies to Associates and act as a supervisory information source for the team, to ensure compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
Keep equipment operating by having the team adhere to operating instructions, scheduling preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and calling for repairs
Plan, direct, and coordinate all day-to-day activities of the warehouse department to ensure an organized, safe, and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company’s policies, OSHA and government regulations